AMD Ryzen 5 3501U vs Intel Core i5-14501TE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded database contains a complete benchmark profile for the AMD Ryzen 5 3501U, while the Intel Core i5-14501TE has no benchmark entries in this dataset. Consequently, direct head-to-head comparisons rely on the AMD processor's measured scores and the Intel processor's architectural specifications. The Ryzen 5 3501U delivers a multithread score of 7071, a single-thread score of 2136, and an average benchmark score of 14320. The Intel Core i5-14501TE, by contrast, has an average benchmark score of 0 in this database, which prevents any numerical comparison of their measured performance.

The Ryzen 5 3501U's nearest rivals in the database provide context for its performance tier. It sits within 1% of the AMD Ryzen Embedded V2546 (average score 14336, delta -0.1%), the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C (average score 14277, delta 0.3%), the Intel Core 7 160UL (average score 14232, delta 0.6%), and the Intel Core i5-10400F (average score 14185, delta 1%). This places the Ryzen 5 3501U in a competitive position against both desktop and embedded processors of similar generation. The Ryzen 5 3501U's percentile rank of 69 among all CPUs indicates it outperforms the majority of recorded processors, while the Intel Core i5-14501TE holds a percentile rank of 50 with no measured scores.

The Ryzen 5 3501U's integer math score of 26321 and floating point math score of 12707 demonstrate its compute throughput. Data compression reaches 87380, while data encryption scores 5580. Extended instructions score 3274, and prime number finding scores 21. Random string sorting delivers 10414, and physics simulation scores 483. These figures represent the complete measured output for the AMD processor in this database. Without corresponding Intel measurements, the head-to-head section can only document the AMD processor's absolute numbers and note the absence of Intel benchmark data.

FAQ

Q: What is the average benchmark score for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U has an average benchmark score of 14320. The Intel Core i5-14501TE has an average benchmark score of 0 in the database, as no benchmark results are recorded for it.

Q: Which processor has a higher percentile ranking among all CPUs?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U ranks in the 69th percentile, while the Intel Core i5-14501TE ranks in the 50th percentile based on the recorded data.

Q: What are the core and thread counts for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U has 4 cores and 4 threads. The Intel Core i5-14501TE has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: What is the boost clock speed for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U boosts to 3.70 GHz. The Intel Core i5-14501TE boosts to 5.10 GHz.

Q: Does either processor support ECC memory?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U does not support ECC memory. The Intel Core i5-14501TE supports ECC memory.

Q: Which processor uses a smaller manufacturing process?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U uses a 12 nm process from GlobalFoundries. The Intel Core i5-14501TE uses a 10 nm process from Intel.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U is built on the Picasso codename, which corresponds to the Zen+ architecture, and belongs to the 3000 series. Its process node is 12 nm, fabricated by GlobalFoundries, with a die size of 210 mm² and 4,940 million transistors. The Intel Core i5-14501TE uses the Raptor Lake-R codename, part of the Core 14th Gen series, and is described as a Raptor Lake Refresh. Its process node is 10 nm from Intel, with a die size of 215 mm² and no transistor count listed in the database.

Cache structures differ substantially. The Ryzen 5 3501U provides 96 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 cache per core, and 4 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core i5-14501TE provides 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel processor therefore offers roughly six times the L3 cache capacity and more than double the per-core L2 cache.

Memory support also diverges. The Ryzen 5 3501U supports DDR4 memory on a dual-channel bus with a memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s. The Intel Core i5-14501TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory on a dual-channel bus, with no memory bandwidth figure recorded. ECC memory support is absent on the AMD processor but present on the Intel processor. PCIe generation differs as well: the AMD processor uses Gen 3, while the Intel processor uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes on the CPU.

Integrated graphics differentiate the two as well. The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U carries Radeon Vega 8 graphics, while the Intel Core i5-14501TE carries UHD Graphics 770. The market segments also differ, with the AMD processor classified as Mobile and the Intel processor classified as Desktop. The AMD processor uses AMD Socket FP5, while the Intel processor uses Intel Socket 1700. The release dates recorded in the database are 2026-05-31 for the AMD processor and 2024-06-30 for the Intel processor.

The Verdict

The data indicates that the AMD Ryzen 5 3501U is the only processor of the two with measured benchmark scores, achieving an average score of 14320 and a 69th percentile rank. The Intel Core i5-14501TE has no recorded benchmark scores and sits at the 50th percentile, which reflects an absence of data rather than measured performance. From a purely data-driven perspective, the AMD processor demonstrates verified performance in the database, while the Intel processor's capabilities cannot be quantified from recorded measurements.

The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U fits into a mobile segment with a 15 W TDP, 4 cores, and 4 threads. The Intel Core i5-14501TE is a desktop part with a 45 W TDP, 6 cores, and 12 threads, plus a higher boost clock of 5.10 GHz versus 3.70 GHz. These specifications suggest the Intel processor targets a different workload profile, but the absence of benchmark data means the database cannot confirm its performance level. The verdict for the AMD processor is straightforward: it has measured results, a strong percentile position, and competitive standing against its nearest rivals. The verdict for the Intel processor is limited to its architectural specifications, which show higher core counts, more threads, and a faster boost clock, but no benchmark validation in the database.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every recorded specification. The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U has 4 cores and 4 threads, while the Intel Core i5-14501TE has 6 cores and 12 threads. Base clocks are 2.10 GHz for the AMD part and 2.20 GHz for the Intel part. Boost clocks are 3.70 GHz and 5.10 GHz, respectively. TDP ratings are 15 W for the AMD processor and 45 W for the Intel processor.

Sockets differ: AMD Socket FP5 for the Ryzen 5 3501U, Intel Socket 1700 for the Core i5-14501TE. Process nodes are 12 nm (GlobalFoundries) for AMD and 10 nm (Intel) for Intel. Die sizes are 210 mm² and 215 mm², respectively. Transistor counts are 4,940 million for the AMD processor, with no figure recorded for the Intel processor. Cache configurations differ in L1 (96 KB per core versus 80 KB per core), L2 (512 KB per core versus 1.25 MB per core), and L3 (4 MB shared versus 24 MB shared).

Memory support shows DDR4 for AMD versus DDR4 and DDR5 for Intel. Memory bandwidth is 38.4 GB/s for AMD, with no value for Intel. ECC memory support is false for AMD and true for Intel. PCIe support is Gen 3 for AMD and Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes for Intel. Integrated graphics are Radeon Vega 8 for AMD and UHD Graphics 770 for Intel. Market segments are Mobile for AMD and Desktop for Intel. Release dates are 2026-05-31 for AMD and 2024-06-30 for Intel. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier, and neither has a launch MSRP recorded in the database. Part numbers are YM3501C4T4MFG for AMD and Q49KSRNJN for Intel.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U wins in the database because it has measurable benchmark results. Its average score of 14320, multithread score of 7071, and single-thread score of 2136 provide concrete performance data. Its 69th percentile rank places it above the median of all recorded CPUs. The nearest rival data shows it within 1% of several processors, including the Intel Core i5-10400F at a delta of 1%, which indicates the AMD part holds its own against a desktop processor from Intel's older lineup. The Ryzen 5 3501U also wins on power efficiency, with a 15 W TDP compared to 45 W for the Intel part, and on process efficiency with a smaller die size at 210 mm² versus 215 mm².

The Intel Core i5-14501TE wins on raw architectural specifications. It offers 6 cores and 12 threads versus 4 cores and 4 threads, which implies stronger multithreading capability, though no benchmark confirms this. Its boost clock of 5.10 GHz is substantially higher than the AMD processor's 3.70 GHz. Its L3 cache of 24 MB is six times larger than the AMD processor's 4 MB. It supports DDR5 memory in addition to DDR4, while the AMD processor only supports DDR4. It supports ECC memory, which the AMD processor does not. Its PCIe Gen 5 interface with 16 CPU lanes outpaces the AMD processor's Gen 3 support. The Intel processor also has a more recent release date in the database, 2024-06-30 versus 2026-05-31, although the AMD release date appears later in calendar terms.

The use-case split follows the data. For workloads where measured performance matters, the AMD Ryzen 5 3501U is the only option with verified scores, making it the supported choice for database-backed analysis. For workloads that demand higher core counts, faster boost clocks, larger caches, ECC memory, or DDR5 support, the Intel Core i5-14501TE presents a specification advantage, but its lack of benchmark data means those advantages remain unverified in the database. The AMD processor suits mobile applications with its 15 W TDP and FP5 socket, while the Intel processor suits desktop applications with its 45 W TDP and LGA 1700 socket.